SIECUS promotes
abortion, homosexuality, pornography, masturbation, etc. and undermines the
family unit by encouraging adolescent contraceptive use without parental
knowledge. SIECUS promotes its beliefs by infiltrating the educational system,
including elementary schools, with its agenda.

The organization describes itself as "a national, nonprofit organization
which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living.
Incorporated in 1964, SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information,
promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right
of individuals to make responsible sexual choices." (SIECUS web site:
www.siecus.org)

SIECUS advocates abortion, masturbation, and homosexuality, and actively
promotes its agenda in the classroom, usurping parental control and undermining
the family unit.

How does SIECUS promote its values?

SIECUS promotes its beliefs by infiltrating the educational system,
including elementary and secondary schools, with its agenda. The organization's
web site, at www.siecus.com, states:"A comprehensive
sexuality program will respect the diversity of values and beliefs represented
in the community..."

What does SIECUS believe?

According to the organization's own web site, SIECUS holds the following
positions on major sexuality issues:

On Parental Involvement

SIECUS usurps the role of parents in sex education, and approves of
providing adolescents with contraceptives, without parental knowledge, according
to statements at its web site:

"While it is generally desirable for parents to be involved in their
children's contraceptive decisions, the right
of each person to confidentiality and privacy
in receiving contraceptive information, counseling, and services is
paramount."

On Homosexuality

SIECUS is partial to homosexuality and believes it should be legally
protected as a civil right. Consider the following Position Statements of
SIECUS regarding sexuality and religion, posted at its web site:

"Religious groups and spiritual leaders can helpfully involve themselves
in sexuality education and in promoting the sexual health of their constituents,
including those who are gay, lesbian,
bisexual.... professional guidance can
assist religious leaders in how best to minister to their constituents regarding
their sexual needs. It is important
for religious institutions to
minister and allow full religious participation to individuals who are gay,
lesbian, or bisexual."

"Individuals have the right to accept,
acknowledge, and live in accordance with their
sexual orientation, be they bisexual, heterosexual, gay or lesbian.
The legal system should guarantee the civil rights
and protection of all people, regardless of sexual
orientation."

On Abortion

SIECUS believes abortion is a "right" of women:

"Every woman, regardless of age or income, should have
the right to obtain an abortion ... and at a
reasonable cost."

On Pornography

SIECUS defends pornography, according to statements posted at its
web site:

"Adults should have the right of access to sexually explicit materials
for personal use. Legislative and judicial efforts to prevent the production
or distribution of sexually explicit materials
endanger constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of speech and press
..."

On Masturbation

SIECUS promotes the use of masturbation, according to statements posted
at its web site:

"Masturbation is a natural, common, and nonharmful
means of sexual self-pleasuring that is engaged in by individuals
of all ages, sexual orientations, and levels of functioning. It can be a
way of becoming comfortable with one's body and enjoying one's sexuality,
whether or not in a sexual relationship. No one should be made to feel guilty
for choosing or not choosing to masturbate..."

The late Mary S. Calderone, M.D., M.P.H., co-founder and president of SIECUS
for many years, previously was former medical director of the Planned Parenthood
Federation of America, the largest abortion provider in the world. "What
Margaret Sanger did for birth control and Rachel Carson for the environment,
Dr. Calderone has done for sex education," wrote People Magazine.

To voice your disapproval of SIECUS' positions on these issues, contact: